Hippocrepis minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
206259
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Fl. Algérie Cat. Pl.: 80 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205588
Common Names
- Hippocrepis minor
- Lesser Hippocrepis
- Lesser Horse-shoe Vetch
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- Hippocrepis minor munbyana Quezel & Santa [invalid]
- Hippocrepis minor curtidens Murb. [valid]
- Hippocrepis minor inversa Sauvage [valid]
- Hippocrepis minor leiocalycina Bornm. [valid]
- Hippocrepis minor major (Ball) Pau & Font Quer [valid]
- Hippocrepis multisiliquosa major Ball [valid]
Description
Hippocrepis minor (also called Dwarf Hippocrepis, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Europe and is found in the dry grasslands and scrublands. It is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and small, round fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Hippocrepis minor is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock and the bark is used for tanning leather.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hippocrepis minor sub. brevipetala (Murb.) Pottier-AlapetiteFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hippocrepis minor is a yellow-green color with a small, round shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hippocrepis minor can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Hippocrepis minor
Hippocrepis minor is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.
Hippocrepis minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hippocrepis minor?
Hippocrepis minor
What is the common name of Hippocrepis minor?
Small Hippocrepis
What is the family of Hippocrepis minor?
Fabaceae
Species in the Hippocrepis genus
Hippocrepis balearica, Hippocrepis glauca, Hippocrepis scabra, Hippocrepis valentina, Hippocrepis areolata, Hippocrepis bornmulleri, Hippocrepis carpetana, Hippocrepis fruticescens, Hippocrepis rupestris, Hippocrepis scorpioides, Hippocrepis atlantica, Hippocrepis brevipetala, Hippocrepis ciliata, Hippocrepis constricta, Hippocrepis cyclocarpa, Hippocrepis emerus, Hippocrepis liouvillei, Hippocrepis minor, Hippocrepis monticola, Hippocrepis multisiliquosa, Hippocrepis neglecta, Hippocrepis salzmannii, Hippocrepis maura, Hippocrepis unisiliquosa, Hippocrepis biflora, Hippocrepis comosa, Hippocrepis squamata, Hippocrepis castroviejoi, Hippocrepis grosii, Hippocrepis nevadensis, Hippocrepis prostrata, Hippocrepis tavera-mendozae, Hippocrepis brevipetala, Hippocrepis conradiae, Hippocrepis eriocarpa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Giles Munby (1813-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munby' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Hippocrepis minor Munby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.